Woke to those magical words this morning! I'm just starting to pull all the fabrics for the next four commissions - four fairy costumes - and it was hard to focus. I kept looking out the window. Where is that mail truck? Just after 1:30 the doorbell rang. It was Erzulie and Soa!

First one out was Soa. As much as I love getting a new doll, it is always a bit of a let down to see the blank faces with those eyes staring at me. Soa is one of those sculpts that looks a bit "odd" blank, but with a faceup she's beautiful - a lovely young Asian girl. I want them to have faceups - now! But I'm going to have to wait. I dressed Soa and found a wig that looked okay for a few quick photos. It's always hard to tell when the doll doesn't have a faceup. Size-wise she fits perfectly with Lonnie, and Byuri whose big sister she's going to be. Soa does have a much more slender face than Lonnie - not that "baby face" look - but that's what I wanted. Lonnie and Byuri came over to welcome her....and pose for a picture.

Then the little girls started unpacking Erzulie. They had heard a new friend was coming, and they were so excited to help her out of her box and meet her....

Lonnie and Soa came over to watch...."Better get that girl something to wear!"

Then a quick group shot of the four little girls...

Now I can't wait to see them painted!! Too bad I can't do it myself. You'd think as an artist I should be able to, but I remember the frustration of trying to paint a porcelain doll nicely. And then there's the challenge of spraying the sealer lightly - I have a VERY HEAVY hand with spray paint. No, better to wait and have an expert do it.